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Rachel is driving to visit her mother, who lives 250 miles away. How long will the

drive be, round-trip, if Rachel drives at an
average speed of 40 mph?

User Sam Sabin
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About 12.5 hours (hope this helps sorry if I’m wrong)
User Mike Kucera
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Answer:

Time for a round trip = 12.5 hours

Explanation:

Mother's house = 250 miles

Total distance for the round trip = 250 + 250 = 500 miles

Given speed = 40 mph

Find time .


Speed = (distance )/(Time )\\\\Time = (distance )/(speed ) = (500)/(40) \\\\Time = 12.5 \ hours

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